First African American woman nominated as Marine Brigade General

Marine Corps Media office released a reports stating that, for the first time in US military history, a black woman has been nominated as the Brigadier General. The name of the new Marine Brigade general is Col. Lorna Mahlock.

The announcement for his nomination was made on Tuesday. Mahlock was chosen by both President Donald Trump and Defense secretary John Mattis.

According to this announcement, the current position for Mahlock is as Deputy Director in Maine Corps headquarters in Washington. She is responsible for operations, Plans, Policies and Operations Directorate.

An infantry battalion last year, at a camp in North Carolina received their first ever female Infantry Marines. They were sent to serve in the 1st battalion of the 8th Marine Regiment. The infantry had specializations in rifles, machine guns and mortars.